This program is governed by policies and procedures that are set by the Department of Indian Affairs which the Band is required to enforce. The Social Assistance Program is responsible for people in need of Social Assistance for Tsawwassen and Semiahmoo First Nations. The duties of this position are to assist people in filing out applications for benefits, determining eligibility; issuing cheques.

The Social Assistance office is open four days a week Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. This program is for all residents of the two communities; Status and Non-Status; and follows the same policies and procedures as the Ministry of Human Resources Financial Assistance program, including non-insured health benefits such as: prescriptions, dental and vision care.